Knowsley (UK Parliament constituency)
Knowsley is a constituency in Merseyside, England, represented in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since 2010 by Sir George Howarth of the Labour Party.
History:
The constituency was created in 1983, replacing much of the former constituency of Knowsley. From 1983 until 1997 it was named Knowsley North and Knowsley South. Following boundary changes for the 1997 general election, the two were merged into the single Knowsley constituency. The constituency has been a safe seat for the Labour Party since its creation.
Boundaries:
The constituency covers the borough of Knowsley, specifically the areas of:
- Huyton-with-Roby
- Kirkby
- Prescot
- Whiston
- Halewood
Members of Parliament:
| Election | MP | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Robert Kilroy-Silk (Knowsley North) | Labour |
| 1983 | Sean Hughes (Knowsley South) | Labour |
| 1997 | George Howarth | Labour |
| 2001 | George Howarth | Labour |
| 2005 | George Howarth | Labour |
| 2010 | George Howarth | Labour |
| 2015 | George Howarth | Labour |
| 2017 | George Howarth | Labour |
| 2019 | George Howarth | Labour |
Elections Results:
Election results will vary, but all results have shown a majority Labour win in the constituency. See official UK Parliament records for comprehensive results.
See Also:
- Knowsley (borough)
- List of Parliamentary constituencies in Merseyside